Andy Carroll has made a perfect start to his managerial career, guiding Dagenham & Redbridge to consecutive victories since taking charge.
The 37-year-old former Liverpool and England striker was handed the caretaker role by minority owner KSI, who had dismissed Lee Bradbury just days earlier.
Carroll's tenure began with a narrow 1-0 triumph against play-off contenders Torquay United a week ago.
On Saturday, the Daggers continued their momentum with a convincing 3-1 victory over Hampton & Richmond Borough, marking their third successive win across all competitions.
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The Essex club now sit in a strong position as they pursue promotion via the National League South play-offs.
Stan Leech proved the hero of Saturday's encounter.
He netted three times before half-time to put the result beyond doubt.
Carroll, dressed entirely in black, maintained a composed presence on the touchline until his players found the net.
Andy Carroll has made a perfect start to his managerial career
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Upon scoring, he showed his passion with animated celebrations.
The social media star KSI, wearing a Dagenham shirt, observed proceedings from the stands.
At the final whistle, the YouTuber-turned-boxer made his way onto the playing surface to join in the post-match festivities with players and staff.
Carroll joined Dagenham as a player last summer following his departure from Bordeaux, scoring six goals in 12 appearances before sustaining an injury in December that has kept him sidelined.
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Andy Carroll was handed the caretaker role by minority owner KSI
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Beyond his playing duties, the former Newcastle striker also holds a minority ownership stake in the club.
KSI, real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, acquired his share in the Daggers earlier this month and has set his sights remarkably high.
The internet personality has outlined ambitious plans to guide the Daggers through the football pyramid to the top flight.
He hopes to mirror the Hollywood-backed transformation at Wrexham.
Carroll, dressed entirely in black, maintained a composed presence on the touchline until his players found the net
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The 32-year-old said: "I want to do the unthinkable. I want to take Dagenham and Redbridge to the Premier League."
He also acknowledged that promotion to the National League represents the immediate objective before achieving his ambitions to enter the EFL.
To reach the EFL, the London-based club will need to achieve promotion back to the national league and then again to League Two.
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